Geely has officially started producing its new 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid gasoline engine that boasts 44.26% thermal efficiency. Thermal efficiency is the energy an engine can extract from its fuel source. A regular internal combustion engine (ICE) has about 20% to 30% thermal efficiency, though some automakers such as Hyundai, Toyota, and GAC motors have registered higher figures well into the 40% range. For comparison, a current Formula 1 power unit registers 52% efficiency while a battery el

The effects of the Executive Order No.12 signed by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., which effectively cut import duties of battery electric vehicles to 0% are now being felt with price changes to electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide. Brands like BYD Philippines has already adjusted its price list to reflect this change. The automaker has slashed the pricing of its electric vehicles by about ₱200,000 or more, depending on the model. Here are the old and new price lists of BYD. Model Price

The 2023 Toyota Innova is one of the most-awaited multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the Philippines. Debuting in Indonesia on November 2022, one of the headlines for the newest iteration of Toyota’s popular MPV is the dropping of the venerable 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine in favor of a hybrid drivetrain. Although there is no word yet on when the all-new Innova will arrive in the Philippines, it will face another large seven-seater with a mild-hybrid powerplant – the Geely Okavango. For this electr

Amid the popularity of SUVs, MPVs, and crossovers, Geely has decided to introduce its sedan entry Emgrand to the Philippine market this 2022. Its price starts at Php798,000 to Php908,000 and is competing in the same class as the country’s best-selling car models. If you wanted to know what are its ups and downs, some points below might help you. It is a more premium-looking car than its closest rivals. The price range of the 2022 Geely Emgrand in the Philippines places itself among other entry-l

The 2022 Kia Sorento is a mid-size subcompact SUV that falls under the premium category because of its price range, starting at more than two million pesos in the Philippines. At that price for a car, it is inevitable for us to expect that all its features and functionalities are premium, as much as possible. When it comes to looks, it is undeniable that it has a sophisticated and elegant-looking exterior that has an intimidating presence on the road. The automotive modernity reflects from its f

China has exported 2.015 million cars in 2021. SAIC Motor is number one with 697,000 units exported Geely plans to export 600,000 units by 2025 According to the China Association of Automotive Manufacturers (CAAM), China’s car exports increased 100 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2021, with 2.015 million units exported. Out of which, a report from Autohome mentioned that regular passenger vehicles accounted for 1.614 million units, while commercial vehicles accounted for 402,000 units. New Energy